SDET salary in Estonia
A mid-level SDET in Estonia earns a median of €48k ($52k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €40k to €59k. That is 60% below the US median for the same role. Estonia ranks 24 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €37k, leads reach €74k.
SDET pay by level in Estonia
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €37k, lead pay is €74k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €30k | €37k | €45k | $40k | |
| Mid-level | €40k | €48k | €59k | $52k | |
| Senior | €50k | €61k | €75k | $67k | |
| Lead | €60k | €74k | €90k | $80k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
SDET pay by city in Estonia
Tallinn pays most at 1.04× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €48k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallinn | B | 1.04× (+4%) | €50k | €41k–€61k | $54k | 3 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Estonia
A mid-level SDET on €48k gross keeps roughly 74–80% after income tax and social contributions, about €36k to €38k a year.
In Estonia, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross salary. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Estonia
No SDET role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 5 QA listings in Estonia.
QA Engineer (Manual QA experience required)
QA Engineer / Systems Test Engineer
Quality Assurance Senior Specialist
0 listings in Estonia show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs in Estonia
Employer mix by share of listings (418 listings across Central & Eastern Europe (too few in Estonia alone)). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies25%
- Software companies24%
- Games studios14%
- Fintech companies12%
- Cybersecurity companies8%
What this estimate rests on
The SDET baseline uses 124 US posted pay ranges. For Estonia, the country index is calibrated on 135 non-US observations in Central & Eastern Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
SDET salary in Estonia: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Estonia?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Estonia is €48k a year ($52k). The p10 is €40k and the p90 is €59k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Estonia?
A senior SDET in Estonia earns a median of €61k ($67k), with a range of €50k to €75k. Leads earn €74k, 100% more than juniors at €37k.
How does pay in Tallinn compare with the rest of Estonia?
Tallinn is our only tracked city in Estonia. Its pay factor is 1.04x the country median, about €50k ($54k) for a mid-level SDET.
How does Estonia compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Estonia the equivalent is $52k, which is 60% below the US figure. Estonia ranks 24 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $43k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Estonia?
Roughly 74–80% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €36k to €38k a year on a €48k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many SDET jobs are open in Estonia?
PassRidge lists no live SDET listing in Estonia today, and 5 QA listings across all roles in Estonia. 0 of the SDET listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Estonia
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €30k | $33k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €45k | $48k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €40k | $44k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €39k | $42k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €54k | $59k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €67k | $72k |
| Game QA Tester | €24k | $26k |
| Accessibility Tester | €36k | $39k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €33k | $36k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €37k | $40k |
| Localization QA Tester | €18k | $19k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €38k | $42k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €53k | $58k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €33k | $36k |
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